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Shannon Lawn Family Back In House After Just Two Weeks Thanks To Eugene And His Tradies
Eugene put together a posse of tradespeople when he heard fire struck a house where kids with special needs live. Mission accomplished in two weeks. Then, Virginia Desmond of Castlemore Riding School joins in with free lessons
A special thanks to:
* Brooks — donated wooden flooring and kitchen door
* Priority Energy Solutions — all electrical work, fully checked
* The Furniture Center — wardrobe
* Anthony Canary from Meadows and Byrne — helped throughout the house and donated the sofa
* Elite Exterior Cleaning Ltd — power‑washed the outside
* The East Cork Kitchens — donated and fitted the kitchen
* Tiles R Us — tiles for under cabinets and kitchen floor
* B&Q — paint and curtain poles
* Supervalu Higgins Mayfield — €250 towards restocking
* Zenergy Wellness — weekend away for the family
* Dennis McGee — donated beds
* Henleys Construction — plumbing work
* niamh and John, Cork City Council — thanks for making it all happen
* Vinny Boom — all painting throughout the house
* Finn Lynch from Howdens — organized fridge, washing machine and Supervalu voucher
* The team from Epro Construction — for all their hard work and support
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